When is the next SAT? (The one most of you signed up for?)
Saturday, May 4th.
100
What is an award letter?
Notification of the terms and requirements of the financial aid package offered by a college.
100
Where can you find information about college requirements, costs, and admission deadlines?
Naviance.com
Specific college homepages
College Tracker
100
What do you do to find scholarships?
The school counselor--We've got a scholarship book in the counseling office.
FastWeb.com
100
What is Mr. H's favorite color?
Blue
200
What is the SAT "Entrance Ticket?"
The form you generated from the College Board website that you MUST have when you go to take the SAT. Where is your entrance ticket now?
200
What is work-study?
A federally sponsored campus-based program that provides employment opportunities for students with demonstrated need.
200
What kind of degree do you get from a four year college?
A bachelor's degree
200
What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)?
A report produced by the US Department of Education that outlines information provided on the FAFSA, requests corrections and reports the expected family contribution.
200
What is Mr. H's favorite book?
"Animal Farm"
-George Orwell
300
What kind of identification should you bring to the SAT?
Valid state ID (driver's license) or your school ID (it must have your picture!)
300
What does the acronym FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
A form distributed by the federal government for use by students applying for federal financial aid programs; may be mailed or filed electronically using FAFSA on the web.
300
What did you learn from our talk with Ms. Amanda?
300
What is EFC?
Expected Family Contribution--the total amount a student and his or her family are expected to pay toward college costs from their income and assets.
300
What kind of pet does Mr. H have?
a cat
400
What type of writing utensil should you bring to the SAT?
Two (2) #2 pencils
400
What is a grant?
A financial award that does not need to be repaid.
400
What is the difference between a 2-year and a 4-year college?
A 2 year can be less expensive
Cannot get a bachelor's degree from a 2-year community college
Can earn a associate's degree then transfer.
400
How many billions of dollars does the federal government give out each year for Pell Grants?
$34 Billion
400
Where did Mr. H go to college for his undergraduate degree?
The University of Minnesota
500
What are the sections of the SAT?
Math- Critical Reading- and Writing
500
What is a loan?
Money borrowed that must be paid back with interest.